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V141 JAT

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,506 mi
Last recorded98,506 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 JAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,506 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure rubber mount worn (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack insecure rubber mount worn (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,222 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear wiper poor

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,148 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,960 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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V141 JAT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V141 JAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V141 JAT registered?

V141 JAT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V141 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V141 JAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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